CNC Programmer/Machinist (Swing Shift)
National Oilwell Varco · Provo, UT
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at National Oilwell Varco (industrial) in Provo, UT.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- CNC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 670 other live manufacturing postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Typical $72k–$104k, from 85 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 49%
- Tooling 40%
- ✓ CNC 33%
- Machining 31%
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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- 4
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Full description from National Oilwell VarcoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Develops programs for fabricating parts on numerical control multi‐axis machines (Mills and Lathes) using CAM software. Prepares CNC programs according to drawing specifications, manual programs and/or other instructions. Works closely with Engineering and Manufacturing personnel. Essential Job Functions Analyzes job orders, drawings, blueprints and other data and then performs all the necessary calculations for programming. Programs jobs and performs complex set ups. Translates instructions into a computer aided/automated manufacturing program. Revises or updates programs to reflect shop, engineering or program changes. Prepares instructions for machine setup and operation. COMPETITIVE BENEFITS (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings) 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 4% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest. Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children). Employees and their spouses enrolled in a medical plan can earn money (pre-tax) each year for participating in Choose Well-being Rewards. FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician). FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance (for full-time employees). All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year. About the company National Oilwell Varco is an American multinational corporation based in Houston, Texas. #J-18808-Ljbffr